In addition to a major in chemistry, students seeking secondary certification in chemistry must take the following science courses:
BIO 111 General Biology I| A rigorous study of basic biological principles, designed for science majors. Topics emphasized include basic biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, embryology and histology. Fulfills requirement: . Corequisite: BIO 111L. 4 credits. |
| This course, also rigorous and designed for science majors, covers concepts in animal and plant physiology, botany, ecology and evolution. Fulfills requirement: . Prerequisite: BIO 111/L.
Corequisite: BIO 112L. 4 credits. |
| The study of the chemistry of the molecules of life. Topics covered include the applications of pH & buffers, amino acid chemistry, protein structure & function, the thermodynamics of protein folding, protein purification & analysis, ligand binding, enzyme mechanisms and enzyme kinetics. Prerequisites: CHM 214 and 216. 3 credits. |
Certification candidates must also complete 36 credits in additional required education coursework.